🔥「Tokyo's first cherry blossom bloom! Ueno Gardens travels through the pages of history」

#5月好去地方2025 Address: 5‑20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo (2-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Park Exit)  Atmosphere/Facilities: Ueno Gardens is one of the earliest parks in Tokyo. It was rebuilt from the original Kanei-ji Temple in 1873. It covers an area of ​​more than 530,000 square meters and has vast green space, ponds, cherry blossom tunnels, multiple museums and zoos. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and public spaces are free to use. Only some facilities such as zoos and museums require tickets.  Expense: • Free admission • Tickets for major exhibition halls/zoos: from about ¥600 to ¥2,000 (about ¥600 for the zoo, about ¥600 for the museum) • Boat rental: about ¥500 to ¥1,000/30 minutes ⸻ Features: • Amazing density of cherry blossoms: about 800 cherry trees are in bloom in spring, making it one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, attracting more than 2 million visitors each year   • Concentrated cultural facilities: Many high-level exhibition halls such as the Tokyo National Museum, the Western Art Museum, the Science Museum, and the Metropolitan Art Museum are all in the park  • Shinobazu Pond boating experience: The Shinobazu Pond next to it can be rowed in a swan boat or a small boat, and there is Bentendo next to it, which is a good place to combine nature and culture • Diverse historical sites: The park preserves historical buildings - Toshogu Shrine, Kiyomizu Kannon Hall, Ueno Great Buddha, etc., which is a hidden treasure for history lovers  • Cute Zoo: The world-renowned Ueno Zoo offers a wide range of rare animals such as giant pandas and polar bears, and tickets are affordable.  Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) ⸻ Comments: Walking into the Ueno Gardens is like entering a blockbuster film that combines history, art and nature. This is not just a park, but a microcosm of Tokyo's urban spirit. Walking from the busy streets into the green trails, the air becomes tranquil and time seems to slow down. In spring, Ueno is full of cherry blossoms like a sea of ​​pink clouds, with petals falling along the way, and people spread blue mats on both sides of the trail for "hanami" dinners. Although it was packed, the sense of resonance seemed to have reached a tacit understanding with strangers, and there was an emotional connection of "watching flowers together". The cherry lights at night add to the romance, and the reflections in the pond are another dream. If you are interested in culture, this is a one-stop paradise. The Tokyo National Museum has a rich collection of everything from ancient ceramics to samurai armor. The Western Art Museum exhibits Rodin sculptures and Impressionist paintings and has been named a World Cultural Heritage Site. The Science Museum and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art are suitable for exploring with children or young artists. The boating experience in Shinobazu Pond is a favorite for parents and couples. Bentendo Temple in the center of the lake adds a touch of mysterious Zen. The boats are gently rowed, reflecting light and shadow, birdsong and lotus leaves, as if you are instantly out of touch with the world of Tokyo. I remember one afternoon, I strolled to the hill in the garden and saw the face of the Ueno Buddha that never touched the ground. It was a kind of amusing fun. People who leave messages often come here to pray, and the legend of the "qualified Buddha" makes first-time visitors feel more intimate. Going to the side is the magnificent Toshogu Shrine, a place of faith for the shogunate. Visiting the Kiyomizu Kannon Hall seems to take away a sense of peace. The zoo is also a surprise. Giant pandas are lazily, polar bears are rolling in the water, children are exclaiming, and adults are smiling. Rather than a park, it is better to say that it is the most harmonious place for parents and children. The ticket is only ¥600, which is very cost-effective. Overall, Ueno is not just a "walking" park, but a cultural kaleidoscope. Cherry blossom viewing in the morning, museum tour during the day, boating in the afternoon, and cherry blossom light stroll in the evening, a day trip can also be arranged to be full of excitement. If you really want to recommend, the best time to visit is during the cherry blossom season (late March to early April) or autumn maple (early November), when light and shadow are the best match with nature. Avoid entering the museum on weekend afternoons because the traffic and crowds are a little congested. It is suitable for families or literary lone travelers. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes, an admission ticket, and a cup of coffee to integrate into this back garden of Greater Tokyo. Finally, don't forget to take a last look from the exit of the park when you leave: the old trees, the steady architecture of the museum, the water surface and the breathing of animals under the trail. Those subtle moments seem to say: "Tokyo is not just about skyscrapers and railroad tracks, it also has gentleness and depth." Summary: Ueno Gardens is a must-visit place in Tokyo. Whether it is culture, nature, history or parent-child elements, you can find them here. It is a place in the heart of a city where people can really breathe freely. #Tokyo #Ueno Garden #Cherry Blossom #Tokyo Must-Visit Attractions #Ueno Attractions #Ueno Zoo